BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT ~06279
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Members Present: Members Absent:
Jim Bulick, Chairman John Patton, Vice Chair
Robert Wiecenski
Elizabeth Treiber
Peter Tanaka
Barry Wallett
Annemarie Poole - Alternate
Geoff Prusak – Alternate
Also Present: Donna Latincsics, Business Mgr; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; Christina Mailhos, First Selectman, John Blessington, Selectman.
Chairman Jim Bulick called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES
Elizabeth Treiber motioned to seat Annemarie Poole for John Patton, Robert Wiecenski seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Annemarie Poole motioned to approve the regular meeting minutes from October 15, 2015. Elizabeth Treiber seconded. All were in favor, motion carried. Peter Tanaka, Barry Wallett and Robert Wiecenski abstained.
Peter Tanaka motioned to approve the regular meeting minutes from November 19, 2015, Barry Wallett seconded. All were in favor, motion carried. Annemarie Poole and Robert Wiecenski abstained.
PRESENT TO SPEAK
Tom Treiber asked that the Economic Development Commission be added to the agenda.
Jim Bulick motioned to add The EDC under New Business to the agenda. Peter Tanaka seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Auditor Presentation of the 2014/2015 CAFR
Michael VanDeventer, CPA and Heather Greatorex of MahoneySabol presented the Board with the 2015 Audit Results. After reviewing the report questions were taken from the Board. Discussion followed.
Economic Development Commission
Jackie Silverstein informed the Board that they are considering hiring a person to help with the task of bring businesses to our Town. She asked the Board for input on what would be needed to make this happen. Chairman Bulick asked that they fill the Board in on what the person would be doing and why they think that the person is needed. John Blessington said that she should come to the Board of Selectman to start the request for the position.
Old Town Hall – Electrical Upgrades and Restoration Work
First Selectman Mailhos gave an update on the project. The restoration came in at $42,500. The CIP was for $100,000. The assessment study recommends upgrading the electrical, replacing the septic, interior paint and replacing windows. She would like to do the inside painting and upgrade the electrical. Chairman Bulick said the Board would like to see a proposal for the work.
STEAP Grant
First Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that they have tried twice to get the grant to complete Turnpike Road and have been denied. The next project is for the salt shed that we need and they are hoping to get the grant for it. Discussion followed.
Budget Letter
Chairman Bulick discussed the annual budget letter. Debbie will make changes and send it out to the Board for suggestions and approval.
OLD BUSINESS
Gun Range Expense
Chairman Bulick was informed that the expense in question is part of the legal strategy. People questioned why the Board of Finance was questioning this. It is the Board of Finance’s job to question all spending with the Town.
CORRESPONDENCE
Donna Latincsics, with approval from the Selectmen, is checking with CCM to see if other Towns are assigning emails to all the Board members. She will let us know the findings.
GOOD & WELFARE –none
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ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra L. Lewis
Debra L. Lewis
BOF Recording Secretary
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